| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.728, 142.936 |
| UTC time | 1998-10-10 20:18:39.760 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 10, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 20:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 992.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.936 and latitude 23.728.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-10-10
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